From the London Theatre: Extracts from ‘As You Like It’

Synopsis

Radio programme featuring extracts from plays in current production at London’s theatres. In this episode, scenes from Robert Atkins’s production of Shakespeare’s comedy for the Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park, London, are performed by members of the Open Air Theatre Company.

Series

From the London Theatre

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

9 Jul 1936 at 18:55 (Channel: BBC National Programme)

Duration

20 mins

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Director

Robert Atkins

Writer

William Shakespeare

Additional Details

Theatre company

Open Air Theatre Company

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

As You Like It

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

No cast credits are given for this broadcast. The cast at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre included Margaretta Scott as Rosalind, Jane Cain as Celia, Baliol Holloway as Jaques, Leslie French as Touchstone and Gyles Isham as Orlando.

History

Episode 40 in the series.

Figures

There were four performances of the play at Regents Park, London, where the production premiered on July 17, 1936.

Reviews

Source: BBC Programme Records 1936, The Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)